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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

LMTFD4004B - Calculate cost estimates for fashion products

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to cost products for volume production within the fashion design industry.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTTD5009A Cost production of textile designs

Element:

1. Analyse options for textile production

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Production requirements are analysed to determine scale of production1.2 Options for the production of textiles are determined in line with product specifications1.3 Information on cost of each option is gathered and data is analysed1.4 Production options are compared in terms of their cost benefits and cost negatives1.5 Information from previous production records are reviewed and compared with current options in terms of cost, and in line with quality outcomes1.6 Potential options are selected and relevant information documented

Element:

2. Assess influences on production costs

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Factors that may affect cost of production are determined2.2 Quality and industry standards for design production are identified and implications for production assessed2.3 Production options are considered in line with OHS practices2.4 Influences on production costs are assessed and initial costing modified2.5 Production options are reviewed in line with additional information and most suitable options refine

Element:

3. Develop and analyse costing sheets for textile production

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Costing sheets are completed for selected production options3.2 Calculations are checked and data is collated3.3 Data from costing sheets is interpreted to assess most cost efficient option from production, in line with design and quality requirements3.4 Cost analysis is documented and presented to appropriate personnel to review suitability of options3.5 Cost analysis is finalized and all documentation is completed

Learning Outcomes

On completing this unit,students will understand and have knowledge of:

Analysing the options for textile production Assessing the influences on production costs Development and analysis of costing sheets for textile production

Details of Learning Activities

Lectures,tutorials and small group and individual activities using excel spreadsheets